Job Applications
Resumes
Contacting Employers
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100
This document is used as a reference in completing a resume or job application.
What is a personal data sheet.
100
These can be found on a job application or a resume and, for many of us, include teachers that can speak about our character.
What are references.
100
They include in person, on the phone, online or in writing.
What are the four ways in which a person can contact a potential employer?
100
This "honesty test" is sometimes called a lie detector test.
What is a polygraph?
200
Generally speaking, former employers and teachers may be used for this purpose in the job search.
What are references.
200
Although important and very relevant, this financial information is usually saved for when a job offer is made.
What is salary or wage information.
200
Make sure it is quiet, make sure your equipment is working(especially for a cell), give your name and state your purpose, be courteous and interested, and respectfully ask for an appointment.
What are things to do when calling a potential employer.
200
True or false? In the days preceding a pre-employment test, it is advisable to study your high school text books for hours a day in preparation.
False. Exercise, relax, eat well and get good sleep.
300
It is more environmentally responsible, cheaper, easier to compare applicants' information and easier to store and reaccess data files.
What are reasons that an employer would ask applicants to file an application online.
300
If you are able to do this in addition to English, one is advised to include it in the resume.
What is speak another language.
300
This usually is centered vertically and has 1 inch of space open on its left and right sides.
What is a cover letter.
300
This is the best choice over hand-writing because it is easily edited, looks professional, can be sent electronically or posted online.
What is typing the cover letter or resume on a computer.
400
Not applicable or N/A.
What should be noted for sections on a job application that don't apply to you?
400
They include personal information, career objectives, educational background, work experience and references.
What are the sections of a resume?
400
This is noted below one's signature if something is sent with a cover letter.
What is "Enclosure".
400
Provide three dos and three don'ts of a well prepared resume.
This question has numerous answers. Example: -no nicknames and no salary information.
500
Dress neatly and act politely when you fill out a job application in person so that you set one of these.
What is a good first impression.
500
This kind of resume emphasizes the jobs that I have had. Another kind of resume is organized around my skills instead of my jobs.
What is a chronological resume and a functional resume?
500
These exist in two forms: general ability and performance.
What are pre-employment tests.
500
What is a pdf and its main benefit in our chapter?
Portable document format for a computer file. It is readable on different computer platforms and may be established in a protective mode.
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